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2017 Penobscot 14 St Jacques 18 Jul 17 Rudder Uphaul
July 25, 2017 · 0 min · 365 views
What this video covers
Kent Blair installs a rudder uphaul system on a 2017 Penobscot 14 to allow for easier blade retraction.0:01 The modification consists of a line routed through the top of the rudder head, secured by a cam cleat mounted on the tiller.0:05 A temporary eye strap guides the line at the rear of the rudder head, though a permanent hole drilled directly through the rudder blade remains a potential alternative for the final configuration.0:17 Pulling the line raises the rudder, and the cam cleat locks the assembly in the raised position.0:33 This setup provides a simple manual mechanism for lifting the rudder blade while underway or during beaching.
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